Opinion | When I’m 64: Will I Forever Be Willie’s Son?
David Rae Morris reflects on his own life, mortality and legacy as he nears the age his father Willie Morris was when he passed.
David Rae Morris reflects on his own life, mortality and legacy as he nears the age his father Willie Morris was when he passed.
“My research on trans parents affirms the reality of trans joy,” Derek P. Siegel writes. “I found that while many have navigated discrimination in their parenting journeys, they also have fulfilling parent-child relationships, often with the support of partners, families of origin and their communities.”
Media reports have highlighted the plight of mothers, fathers and caregivers across the U.S. who have scrambled to find scarce supplies, or driven long distances to buy formula. But what is behind the shortage? And how can it be prevented from happening again? Dr. Steven Abrams, a leading expert on pediatric health at the University of Texas who has advised both the formula industry and government on infant nutrition, answers 6 questions and offers advice for parents.
Parents who want their kids to be more creative may be tempted to enroll them in arts classes or splurge on STEM-themed toys. Those things certainly can help, but as a professor of educational psychology who has written extensively about creativity, I can draw on more than 70 years of creativity research to make additional suggestions that are more likely to be effective—and won’t break your budget.
Lisa S. McCusker said she had been at the DMV for hours with her youngest son, Aidan McCusker, on June 11 before she finally returned
Mississippi Journalism and Education Group is a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization (EIN 85-1403937) for the state, devoted to going beyond partisanship and publishing solutions journalism for the Magnolia State and all of its people.
125 S. Congress Street #1324
Jackson, MS 39201
info@mississippifreepress.org
tips@mississippifreepress.org
events@mississippifreepress.org
601-362-6121